In 2016，the city of Nantong actively responded to various difficulties，and the major economic indicators were in good condition. In 2017，nantong economic and social development are faced with many pressures，such as promoting industrial level，strengthen innovation ability，elevate the city level of the center，improving the social governance，energy conservation and emissions reduction. At the same time，Nantonghavemany conditions conducive to development. Nantongmust adopting a series of realmeasures，be around to speed up the construction of Yangzi river delta north wing economic center，regional comprehensive transportation hub，with the innovation of regional influenc city，and attractive livable appropriate industry garden city. The target for GDP growth in 2017 is expected to be above 9 percent，with other major indicators going further.